Cowboy Caviar This easy side dish comes together faster than ice cream melts on a hot summer day. You can play with the seasonings to tailor it to your own taste. 1 15-ounce can black beans 1 15-ounce can white northern beans 1 15-ounce can corn 1 bell pepper 1 small red [...]
your MESSA? Become an ambassador Are you interested in becoming an expert on MESSA health benefits and plan options? The MESSA Ambassador Program gives you the opportunity to learn more and share what you learn with your colleagues. Ambassadors are volunteers who meet once a month with MESSA staff to gain in-depth [...]
Make time for yourself It can be hard to find the time to take care of yourself, but it’s essential that you do. Here are a few simple ideas for looking out for yourself: Ask yourself, “What do I need right now?” Too often we don’t stop to ask that question [...]
Breakfast Cookie This recipe from Hebni Nutritional Consultants was featured in the MESSA Wellness virtual event “Breakfast on the Run.” It’s packed full of nutrients and makes for a delicious start to the day. 2 cups quick oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups peanut butter or almond butter [...]
Keep skin safe in the sun According to the American Cancer Society, one in 70 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma during their lifetime, and melanoma is among the leading causes of cancer death for women under 30. The problem is only getting worse. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control [...]
You have questions; Ovia has answers If you’re thinking of starting a family, expecting a new addition, or trying to wade through the trials and tribulations of parenting, the odds are good that you have questions — lots of questions. After all, kids don’t come with instruction manuals. Fortunately, MESSA members have [...]
Source: Men’s Health Network Men must do better Tips for men to improve their health and live longer June is Men’s Health Month, a campaign to raise awareness of the myriad health problems plaguing men to empower them to lead healthier lives. “There is a silent health crisis in America,” says [...]
Doctors, public health sound alarm on childhood vaccination rates Parents urged to get children caught up on vaccines With children’s vaccination rates falling to alarmingly low levels in many Michigan counties, doctors and public health experts are urging parents to get their children caught up on routine vaccines. In April, the [...]
Letters for your auto insurance carrier Two letters confirming you have MESSA coverage that are often requested by your auto insurance carrier can be found in your MyMESSA member account. Each letter serves a distinct purpose: Notice of qualified health coverage for auto personal injury protection (PIP) benefits: Changes to Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance [...]
Tackle mess to reduce stress Looking around your home, it may not feel like much of an oasis these days. Your counters and tabletops might be cluttered with magazines, lesson plans, Sharpies and the remnants of yesterday’s lunch; maybe your living spaces are overflowing with more stuff than the norm. A [...]
